Friday, October 28, 2016

Many artists have wondered about their psychological quirks. Often, it's those "quirks" that drive creativity! But it never hurts to learn about the peculiarities of other creative people. Of all places, C-SPAN is premiering a new show, addressing exactly that, on Saturday night (and it'll be archived on-demand, online, after that). Here's the info:

Sat, Oct 29, on C-SPAN2:
9:15 pm & 10:45 pm "ANDY WARHOL WAS A HOARDER" is presented by Claudia Kalb, former senior writer for Newsweek. She talks about the evolution of mental health using the stories of famous men and women like Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Howard Hughes, and Princess Diana.
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(Permanent C-SPAN address: https://www.c-span.org/video/?415966-1/claudia-kalb-discusses-andy-warhol-hoarder )
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Now, here's the complete edition as originally published.

Okay, here it is: THE FUTURE OF THE GUIDE HAS BEEN DETERMINED, and we thank everyone who voted to help us make the determination.

Huh? What determination? The question -- for more than a month -- was whether we would keep emphasizing our presentation of EVENTS, or whether we would return to being all about MUSIC NEWS. Because it's become clear we cannot do both.

The total of votes cast are a small fraction of the page counter tallies of the full readership. But those who voted determined what happens (at least around here), and we got something of a Brexit as a result.

Here's the count:
MUSIC NEWS: 762 votes
EVENTS/CALENDAR: 531 votes

We've got to admit, we are really, really, pleased and relieved at that outcome. (Not just because it's the only vote in the fall of 2016 with results we 'spect we'll like -- given that whatever way the national mockery of an excruciatingly unending election goes, is, in any case, a disgraceful travesty. "Lesser of two evils" is a choice? When you've got honest third party candidates? You've got to be kidding. Okay, we'll stop, and get back to the music.)

SO, GIVEN THE RESULTS

of the Guide's reader determination, THIS edition, right here, is our FINAL "events / calendar" focused edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide. The timing is right: Saturday brings the end of the "Fall Festival Season," and the big music festivals don't resume 'til Spring. To make our swan song of calendar listings complete, it's also our FINAL edition of our "Music on TV" feature as a comprehensive catalog of performances on the flickering screen. And that part is appropriate, since THIS weekend truly warrants our extensive TV coverage. From Friday evening through the wee hours of Monday morning, this weekend's music-on-tv scene is as amazingly crowded as the go-see-it-live music scene.

So., here it is...

Use it. It's meant to get you out and listening, and/or guided around the channels. it's never been intended simply as a cyber-delivered gem to be savored. "Savored"-? Well, yeah! ...for what it tells you that you didn't previously know about musicians and bands or even about some mysterious series or venue. (Plenty of reader mail has let us know, for years, how you appreciate that.) Of course, it's also your last time to enjoy our longtime, "oh, by the way," informative write-ups for who those artists are, playing those concerts. Since, from here on out, that information will be in full-on NEWS FEATURE STORIES.

So, with thanks to you for your votes, it's bon voyage and fond farewell and off to the pasture for the Guide's editions dedicated to calendar-formatted EVENTS.

THE FUTURE...

From here forward, expect chockfull multi-section NEWS EDITIONS. Reviews, previews, whose in the studio, what innovative ideas are translating into exciting collaborations behind the mic or on the road, who's up for what award or got accolades from somebody famous, conferences, tech meetings, demonstrations that were so astonishing they blew people away, gear reports... and plenty more. And yes, around here, NEWS does include word on upcoming FESTIVALS and the occasional super-duper concert ,or nifty lil' concert in a park somewhere, or something we just don't want you to miss. Which brings this full-circle.

For the last time, we say, "We don't want you to miss anything this weekend. So here ya go."

5) FURTHER ON DOWN THE ROAD... AFTER OCTOBER -- Festivals, Concerts, whatever else that's appealing -- stuff we've already rounded-up for a look ahead

Let's get started!

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# 1 Feature...

BIG, 10-VENUE, FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN L.A. THIS WEEKEND, Sat, Oct 29

Sat, Oct 29, FREE FESTIVAL:
10 am-5 pm "GRAND AVE ARTS: ALL ACCESS, MUSIC CENTER ON TOUR" has TEN venues, bringing a cavalcade of artists and rich variety of activities. There are kid-friendly performances to light up the family stage on The Music Center Plaza (11 am-2 pm), and a VAST offering of music in a BUNCH of venues nearby, atop Bunker Hill, inside the Music Center and beyond, TEN VENUES, with informal activities all the way down the cascading Grand Park to across from City Hall Plaza, all a very big FREE deal in downtown Los Angeles.
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This is a great opportunity to get to know some of the spectacular artists on the Music Center's roster. The showcase features everything from mime, mythology, storytelling and poetry, to the music of Peru and Japan; the dances of Korea and Spain; and plenty more. The presentation is part of a day of festivities taking place along Grand Avenue, Los Angeles’ home for world-class arts and culture. The event is FREE. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and excitement.
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***** The FULL SCOPE of things is just a little ways below.
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Up-front, you need to know about THIS event... the FOLK-FRIENDLY SINGALONG...
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"BIG SING WITH MOIRA SMILEY" is a centerpiece Singalong in the Disney Concert Hall, with two sessions, first at Noon, then at 1:30 pm.
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Moira says, " Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sing inside Walt Disney Concert Hall? Come sing & stomp with me in that stunning space as part of this big LA days for the arts."
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Program:
"Si Verias a La Rana," arr. Moira Smiley
"Bring Me Little Water, Silvy," Moira Smiley
"Stand in that River,"
"I Want to Hear Somebody Pray," arr. Moira Smiley
"Devil's 9 Questions"
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The LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE presents singer-composer MOIRA SMILEY, renowned worldwide in folk music circles, who will lead an immersive a cappella experience inside the incredible acoustics of Disney Hall that will involve the entire audience. No musical background is necessary! Smiley, whose voice and music have been heard on feature films, BBC & PBS television programs, NPR and TED talks, will teach the audience a selection of folk songs alongside members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale for a fun, shared concert experience. All you need to do is show up and be ready to SING.
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In spring of 2017, Moira Smiley has been commissioned to compose a new work for 900 students at the 27th annual High School Choir Festival, which will be reprised in June on the Master Chorale’s Lux Aeterna program.
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These concerts are sponsored by the Los Angeles Master Chorale and part of the Grand Avenue Arts: All Access day.
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Details: https://www.lamc.org/performances/big-sing-with-moira-smiley
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The FULL SCOPE...

All-day Saturday, October 29; 10 am-5 pm, The new annual "GRAND AVENUE ARTS: ALL-ACCESS DAY" is a FREE event, a multifaceted day with many things to do.

DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION TOURS: BEGIN AT 10AM and are 30 MIN in DURATION / FINAL TOUR AT 3:30PM / CHECK-IN IN FRONT OF DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION

AHMANSON THEATRE TOURS: BEGIN AT 10AM and are 30 MIN in DURATION / FINAL TOUR AT 1:30PM / CHECK-IN IN FRONT OF AHMANSON THEATRE

MARK TAPER FORUM TOURS: BEGIN AT 10AM and are 30 MIN in DURATION / FINAL TOUR AT 1:30PM / CHECK-IN IN FRONT OF MARK TAPER FORUM

THE MUSIC CENTER PLAZA: Family stage featuring MUSIC CENTER ON TOUR performances that highlight the music of Peru and Japan; the dance of Korea and Spain; and mime, mythology, storytelling and poetry. Experience artwork inspired by Día de los Muertos / ALL DAY

ALTARS + ART EXHIBITION INSTALLATION: View local artists install work throughout the park for upcoming Noche de Ofrenda (Night of Offering) and week-long viewing of large scale sculptures and altars in celebration of Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos.

BIG SING WITH MOIRA SMILEY: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sing inside Walt Disney Concert Hall? The Master Chorale presents singer/composer Moira Smiley, who will lead an immersive a cappella experience inside the incredible acoustics of Disney Hall that will involve the entire audience. No musical background is necessary! Smiley, whose voice and music have been heard on feature films, BBC & PBS television programs, NPR and TED talks, will teach the audience a selection of folk songs alongside members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale for a fun, shared concert experience. All you need to do is show up and be ready to SING.

Fri, Oct 28:
7:15 pm "RONNIE MACK'S BARN DANCE," the long-running Americana series, plays its new home with MICHAEL ANN headlining, plus CALICO THE BAND, and BRIAN WHELAN, at Don the Beachcomber, 16278 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach 92649. MICHAEL ANN tells us, "I will have FULL BAND for this show, and you will also get to hear a couple of my new songs. You won't want to miss CALICO THE BAND and BRIAN WHELAN bringing you their wonderful music!" Tix, $12.50, or $20 vip seating, available now at: http://www.michaelannmusic.com
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Fri, Oct 28:
7:30 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA, ukulele master & more, plays the 1st of 3 shows for the "Masters of the Strings" concert series, this one at the Dana Point Community House in Dana Point.
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...through Dec 11:
World premiere engagement of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Saturday's SINGLE-EVENT PERFORMANCES...

Sat, Oct 29:
2 pm ROSS ALTMAN plays one of his FREE and acclaimed special theme cultural/historical shows at the Allendale Branch Library in Pasadena.
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Sat, Oct 29:
7-9 pm Monthly "SONGNET-SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE" at the Cork Lounge, 5043 Van Nuys Bl, Sherman Oaks. Starts on time, so be there and in a seat. No cover.
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Sat, Oct 29:
World premiere of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 29 & 30:
8 pm (See times) CLOSING WEEKEND of "UNDERNEATH" at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles; www.odysseytheatre.com. Closes Oct 30. Runs Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Limited 3 week engagement of Odyssey Theatre Ensemble & Ireland's "Fishamble: The New Play Company" presentation of their West Coast premiere, written and performed by Pat Kinevane, directed by Jim Culleton, with Olivier Award winners Pat Kinevane and Fishamble: The New Play Company's return with the Irish writer/performer's third solo work about life lived on the fringes of society. It's "a blackly comic, rich and vivid tale that is a testament to the people who live under the nose of everyday life."
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...through Dec 11:
World premiere weekend of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Sun, Oct 30:
2 pm CLOSING PERFORMANCE of "UNDERNEATH" at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles; www.odysseytheatre.com. Closes Oct 30. Runs Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Limited 3 week engagement of Odyssey Theatre Ensemble & Ireland's "Fishamble: The New Play Company" presentation of their West Coast premiere, written and performed by Pat Kinevane, directed by Jim Culleton, with Olivier Award winners Pat Kinevane and Fishamble: The New Play Company's return with the Irish writer/performer's third solo work about life lived on the fringes of society. It's "a blackly comic, rich and vivid tale that is a testament to the people who live under the nose of everyday life."
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Sun, Oct 30:
2 pm matinee AERIAL VISIONS plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236; more info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm. This is an instrumental acoustic duo formed by guitarists Dani Vargas and Travis Lee Stephenson. Drawing from diverse stylistic approaches, Dani and Travis bring a unique take to the modern acoustic sound. Their debut album, City Life, introduces eleven original compositions demonstrating technical proficiency, canorous melodies, and harmonic maturity. The feel is often dark and introspective, yet uplifting, by virtue of the beauty and honesty that so naturally accompany the acoustic guitar. The seasoned artistry displayed by Aerial Visions is complex yet accessible, inviting listeners of all walks of life into a dynamic musical experience. More at: www.aerialvisionsmusic.com. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Oct 30:
3 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA, ukulele master & more, plays the 3rd of three shows for the "Masters of the Strings" concert series, this one at the LCA Wine at SOCO Center (Costa Mesa)
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Sun, Oct 30:
3 & 7 pm Annual "SAMHAIN: THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN" musically brings the origins Halloween and Celtic Tales of the Supernatural through song, dance, and instrumental performance for just two performances on the same day, and welcomes KEN O'MALLEY as this year's narrator. Plus, this year's production moves to MacLeod Ale Brewing Co, 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys 91411. The show is written, produced and directed by the multitalented Aedan MacDonnell of Celtic Rhythms, who is, among many other things in the arts community, a member of the Scottish Fiddlers. This year's show will be held in a Scottish brewery. Aedan tells us, "Enjoy a pint of freshly brewed ale as you listen to the stories, hear the music, and feel the breath of those long gone on the back of your neck. You're not too scared, are you? Good! Fear not, Alastair and Jenny of MacLeod Ale Brewing Co have promised to keep the ghoulies at bay so the music, dance and entertainment can commence." The Guide always strongly recommends this show. It's worthy of going on the road, and each year's fresh rendition gets only two performances. Tickets are now on sale. Aedan adds, "If you like, bring a picnic lunch or dinner, show up early and hang out. Or try out the food truck. From 1-5 pm, Bulls Eye Pub Fare will be on site, and from 6-9 there will be Charlie's Wieners." This show has sold-out, so don't take chances. Buy your tickets on line; remaining tix at the door are cash only. Aedan cautions, "We do have a smaller seating capacity this year and expect to sell out, so don't wait!" Tix for either show are $15, $18 & $22. Ticket purchase page: http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain-tickets. General Samhain info page: http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain
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It's the Guide's pick for L.A.'s most musical contemporary Halloweenish night of entertainment and virtuosity, with some macabre twists and turns here and there to set Halloween eve ablaze. Carve your pumpkins early and head over for a great show.

Brilliant balladeer, and Bob Stane's permanent temporary substitute host, Duane THORIN, will perform with the band and officiate the affair, interspersing humor and some surprises, and then will bring on Bob’s, and the Coffee Gallery's favorite young sensations, THE LICATA BROTHERS, whose thrilling vocal blends, matched by a showmanship and stage presence way beyond their years, make them more than worthy of their headline status here and and other venues. Expect finely arranged songs spanning many decades of classic popular music. You will be charmed and impressed. See what the buzz is about.

Plus, we proudly present renowned Poet/Lyricist STEPHEN KALINICH, another Gallery headliner, who's stunning lyrics have graced pop tunes by the Beach Boys and other legendary acts. His dramatic works will inspire and amaze you all. Not to be missed.

All this music and poetry will be accompanied and supported by JOHN CARTWRIGHT, legendary bassist for Harry Belafonte, (get the Zombie Jamboree reference now?), and a highly respected master of the double bass.

Surprises?!!? watch for Saahira, Empress of the Emerald Winds, and yes, the Grim Reaper himself has forewarned of an appearance!

BOB STANE SAYS: This is a carefully designed piece of stagecraft, music and verbal excellence that will entertain, amuse and amaze from beginning to end. An absolute money back guarantee and
you can swat me with a rolled up newspaper, which I will provide, if you are not completely exhausted and invigorated at the same time. A huge amount of talent and entertainment wrapped up in two hours.
You will say, “Bob, you did not charge enough.” This is just great entertainment and a huge bargain. Do not make me beg !!!! Just be here. Bring guests. This is it. Holiday Spookiness." Tix, $20.
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This weekend, and our final edition of this feature, has lots of good stuff for the tuneful but un-portable.

FRIDAY...

Fri, Oct 28, on KLCS:
8-8:30 pm "SUN STUDIO SESSIONS" reairs a 2016 show with the truly excellent FAREWELL ANGELINA. They should be considered as today's DIXIE CHICKS, when the Chicks were at their best.
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Fri, Oct 29, on KLCS4:
8-8:30 pm "THE AUX" is a series that showcases native American musicians and music makers from indigenous cultures from around the world.
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Fri, Oct 28, on KOCE (aka PBS SoCal):
9-10:30 pm "BILL MURRAY: THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE" is the first airing of the gala broadcast of the "Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for 2016. No musicians are listed among the lineup of comedians, but it IS a big deal in the arts.
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Fri, Oct 28, on KLCS:
9-10 pm "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" goes more pop than roots in this 2016 show with FLORENCE + THE MACHINE," plus ANDRA DAY singing tunes from her seasonally appropriate 2015 album, "Cheers to the Fall."
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Fri, Oct 28, on KOCE (aka PBS SoCal):
10:30 pm-midnight "EDDIE MURPHY: THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE" is a repeat of the 2015 broadcast of the "Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. No musicians performed in the lineup of comedians, but this is always a big deal in the arts. Shown as a companion piece to the premiere of this year's award, which airs 9-10:30 pm.
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Late Fri / early Sat Oct 28 / 29, on KLCS4:
1:30-2 am "SHARING CIRCLE" is a 2008 production of the Native American Metis tribe music and dance showcased at the "Asham Stompers' Festival" in Reedy Creek, Manitoba, Canada.
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Late Fri / early Sat Oct 28 / 29, on KLCS4:
2-2:30 am "THE AUX" is a series that showcases native American musicians and music makers from indigenous cultures from around the world.
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Late Fri / early Sat Oct 28 / 29, on KLCS:
3-3:30 am "SUN STUDIO SESSIONS" reairs a 2016 show with the truly excellent FAREWELL ANGELINA. They should be considered as today's DIXIE CHICKS, when the Chicks were at their best.
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Late Fri / early Sat Oct 28 / 29, on "PBS+":
4-5 am "BANJO ROMANTIKA: AMERICAN BLUEGRASS" is a fun 2015 exploration of Czech bluegrass music, which dates to WWII, whewn Czechs heard it on the Armed Forces Radio Network. The documentary includes DRUHA TRAVA, the multiple award-winning Czech band that has performed several times during US tours at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, and elsewhere in Southern Cal.
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Late Fri / early Sat Oct 28 / 29, on "PBS+":
5-6 am JAMMIN' AT HIPP IE JACK'S" airs a 2014 episode with TIM O'BRIEN & DARRYL SCOTT. It was the series Season 9 premiere, and it's a good 'un.
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Late Fri / early Sat Oct 28 / 29, on KLCS:
4-5 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" goes more pop than roots in this 2016 show with FLORENCE + THE MACHINE," plus ANDRA DAY singing tunes from her seasonally appropriate 2015 album, "Cheers to the Fall."
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Sat, Oct 29, on "PBS WORLD":
10:30-11 am "REEL SOUTH" premieres its anthology series with "THE LAST BARN DANCE," about a struggling dairy farmer in North Carolina who keeps his farm afloat with old-time barn dances. That's just the subject this go-round. This new 2016 series looks promising. (Repeats 8:30-9 pm; tonight (Sun am) 12:30-1 am; and Sunday, 7:30-8 am & 3:30-4 pm.)
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Sat Oct 29, on KLCS4:
Noon-1 pm "FOR THE GENERATIONS" is a 2009 production profiling Native American musicians and performance artists, including Grammy winners ROBERT MIRABEL and BILL MILLER and songstress MARTHA REDBONE.
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Sat, Oct 29, on KLCS3; not a lot of music, but cool:
1-2 pm "GLOBE TREKKER" re-airs its 2016 compilation special, "WILD WEST USA," that takes series' hosts across the American West,, riding the Pont Express route and a lot more, then to Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid's final digs in South America. A lil' western music along the way. Really fun. (Repeats 1:30-2:30 am.)
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Sat, Oct 29, on KCET Link:
4-4:30 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" airs "LOS ANGELES: CITY OF STARS," a 2010 edition that visits the Grammy Museum, a Grammy's party, and a favorite L.A. record store, a latin nightclub, and a radio station. This series is usually "off" somewhere in world music, but when they do Americana, it's always marvelous.
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Sat, Oct 29, on KCET Link:
4:30-5 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" airs "LAFAYETTE: SOUNDS FROM THE BAYOU," the show's 2011 Season 2 premiere. Filled with Cajun and Creole music stars... This series is usually "off" somewhere in world music, but when they do Americana, it's always marvelous.
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Sat, Oct 29, on KOCE (aka PBS SoCal):
6-7 pm "THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW" airs "Halloween Party," a repackaged show with clips from years long past. Go ahead and laugh at the un-hip and un-cool. But the show features "Ghost Riders in the Sky."
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Sat, Oct 29, on "PBS WORLD":
8:30-9 pm "REEL SOUTH" premieres its anthology series with "THE LAST BARN DANCE," about a struggling dairy farmer in North Carolina who keeps his farm afloat with old-time barn dances. That's just the subject this go-round. This new 2016 series looks promising. (Repeats later tonight (Sun am) 12:30-1 am, and Sunday, 7:30-8 am & 3:30-4 pm.)
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Sat, Oct 29, on "PBS+" (not music, but cool):
9-10:30 pm "AMERICAN MASTERS" re-airs its most recent production, on NORMAN LEAR, who changed TV, founded People for the American Way, and spent $4 million to buy an original copy of the Declaration of Independence to keep it out of private collector hands and share it with the American people.
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Late Sat / early Sun, Oct 29 / 30, on KOCE (aka PBS SoCal):
12:30-1:30 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" premieres a new 2016 edition with past performances by IGGY POP and tunes from his 2016 "Post Pop Depression" album. He's .backed by members of Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.
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Late Sat / early Sun, Oct 29 / 30, on "PBS WORLD":
12:30-1 am "REEL SOUTH" premieres its anthology series with "THE LAST BARN DANCE," about a struggling dairy farmer in North Carolina who keeps his farm afloat with old-time barn dances. That's just the subject this go-round. This new 2016 series looks promising. (Repeats 7:30-8 am & 3:30-4 pm.)
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Late Sat / early Sun, Oct 29 / 30, on KCET Link:
1-2 am "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN" is the 2016 season finale with GARY CLARK JR from Antoine's Nightclub in Austin.
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Late Sat / early Sun, Oct 29 / 30, on KLCS3; not a lot of music, but cool:
1:30-2:30 am "GLOBE TREKKER" re-airs its 2016 compilation special, "WILD WEST USA," that takes series' hosts across the American West,, riding the Pont Express route and a lot more, then to Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid's final digs in South America. A lil' western music along the way. Really fun.
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Sun, Oct 30, on "PBS WORLD":
7:30-8 am "REEL SOUTH" premieres its anthology series with "THE LAST BARN DANCE," about a struggling dairy farmer in North Carolina who keeps his farm afloat with old-time barn dances. That's just the subject this go-round. This new 2016 series looks promising. (Repeats 3:30-4 pm.)
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Sun, Oct 30, on "PBS WORLD":
3:30-4 pm "REEL SOUTH" premieres its anthology series with "THE LAST BARN DANCE," about a struggling dairy farmer in North Carolina who keeps his farm afloat with old-time barn dances. That's just the subject this go-round. This new 2016 series looks promising.
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Sun, Oct 30, on KOCE (aka PBS SoCal):
4-5 pm "KORLA" is a fascinating 2016 music documentary about JOHN ROLAND REDD (1921-1998), an African-American jazz pianist from Missouri who moved to L.A. in the late 1930s and, in time, reinvented himself as an Indian musician named KORLA PANDIT. (Repeats several times on "PBS+," as follows: Sun, 9-10 pm; Mon, 4-5 pm; Wed, 11 pm-midnight; Thu, 8-9 am; Thu, 3-4 pm.)
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Sun, Oct 30, on "PBS WORLD":
4-5 pm "SPEAKEASY" brings a 2016 interview with musicians CYNDI LAUPER and BILLY PORTER reflecting on the success of "KINKY BOOTS" and how it changed their lives.
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Sun, Oct 30, on KLCS4:
8-8:30 pm "THE AUX" is a series that showcases native American musicians and music makers from indigenous cultures from around the world.
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Sun, Oct 30, on "PBS+":
9-10 pm "KORLA" is a fascinating 2016 music documentary about JOHN ROLAND REDD (1921-1998), an African-American jazz pianist from Missouri who moved to L.A. in the late 1930s and, in time, reinvented himself as an Indian musician named KORLA PANDIT. (Repeats several times on "PBS+," as follows: Mon, 4-5 pm; Wed, 11 pm-midnight; Thu, 8-9 am; Thu, 3-4 pm.)
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Sun, Oct 30, on "PBS+":
9-10 pm "AMERICAN MASTERS" brings a previous and excellent 2016 edition with LORETTA LYNN. The show includes many country and folk icons.
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Sun, Oct 30, on KLCS; not music, but cool:
10-11 pm "TRILOGY OF TERROR" brings three 2016 radio productions of literary classics for Halloween. EDGAR ALLAN POE's "The Fall of the House of Usher"; WASHINGTON IRVING's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"; and H.P. LOVECRAFT's "The Cats of Ulthar."
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Late Sun / early Mon, Oct 30 / Nov 1, on "PBS+":
2-5 am "GREAT PERFORMANCES" re-airs their 2015 production, "BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE." It's a West End Theatre production of the ELTON JOHN - LEE HALL musical.
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Late Sun / early Mon, Oct 30 / Nov 1, on "PBS+":
5-6:30 am "HAMILTON'S AMERICA" is a new, 2016, look at the creation of LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA's musical about Alexander Hamilton, the founding father who, contrary to Miranda's lauding, is the one who set-up the oligarch banker class to run the country.
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MONDAY TV NOTE...

Beginning at 6:30 am and continuing through 4 pm, "PBS+" airs a continuous run of episodes of "Great Performances," followed by a repeat of the musical documentary "Korla" from 4-5 pm. All that is beyond our cutoff date, so check your TV listings for exact episodes.
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Continuing shows with multiple-performance dates are listed first. Following THAT are the festivals, the concerts, and everything else we list that happens for single performances, listed chronologically.
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...through Dec 11:
World premiere engagement of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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SINGLE PERFORMANCES / SINGLE EVENTS...

Tue, Nov 1:
8 pm LED KAAPANA, big time Hawaiian international super star, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236; more info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
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“Ledward Kaapana is a master slack key guitarist.” — The New York Times.
"…friendly, generous, self-effacing, a little kolohe (rascally) and a flat out genius at just about any stringed instrument that can be finger-picked." -- The Honolulu Advertiser
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He is the leading slack key player as a "picker", as well as a delightful stage persona with a vocal range from baritone to Hawaiian falsetto. A master of the slack key guitar, Led Kaapana has been one of Hawai‘i's most influential musicians for four decades. His mastery of stringed instruments, exceptional picking style on slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, and extraordinary baritone to leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) vocal range, have made him a musical legend. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of “Led Heads” from Europe to Australia to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. In 2011, he was honored with an NEA National Heritage Fellowship. Recognition by his peers earned Led four Grammy nominations in his own right and three Grammy wins on slack key compilations. He has won multiple N? H?k? Hanohano (Hawai‘i’s “Grammy”) awards, including 2009 Favorite Entertainer of the Year.
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LED KAAPANA is a musical legend, a National Heritage Fellow unrivaled in his exceptional picking style on slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, and his extraordinary baritone to falsetto vocal range. A delightful performer with kolohe (rascal) charm, Led boasts multiple Na Hoku (Hawaiian Music Awards), including Favorite Entertainer.
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“His fleet fingers, leaping phrases and seemingly boundless imagination for improvisation suggest a jazz influence…” -- The Seattle Times
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Tix, $20.
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Fri, Nov 4:
7:30 pm COLLECTIF9, Montreal's Cutting-Edge Classical String Band, Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90064; 310-286-0553; www.trk.us.com. Featuring folk-inspired music by Brahms, Bartók, Schnittke and Gagnon, Collectif9 transcends all musical styles and reveals the unexpected. A nine-piece string ensemble, Collectif9 presents classical music with rock-style charisma, combining boldness and the highest of musical standards with amplification and lighting.
A connection between classical music and pop-culture, is in town for this one performance.
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Fri, Nov 4:
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, the absolute best political/social singer-songwriter satirist of our time, plays a show just before the election, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabees.com. God knows, if there is anything to laugh about in this excruciating election, Roy will find it. We gave up trying to do that a looooong time ago. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Nov 5:
2 & 8 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY Presents a Powerhouse Program with Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," Aaron Copland's " Appalachian Spring," and More, at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena; tix, http://pasadenasymphony-pops.org; 626-793-7172.
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David Lockington, conductor; Ray Ushikubo, piano.
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PROGRAM:
Copland Appalachian Spring Suite
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
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It's Gershwin's Jazz Age masterpiece and a powerhouse program from start to finish. The symphony's November concert opens with one of the great pieces of Americana with Copland’s Appalachian Spring, topped off by the quintessential Russian folktale – Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, for what Lockington calls "an exciting colorful program of iconic pieces.”
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The Pasadena Symphony is celebrating their tradition of "showcasing the stars of tomorrow here today" with RAY USHIKUBO on piano. Winner of the first-ever international "Steinway Concerto Competition" at the Colburn Academy Piano Festival in 2015, Ushikubo has been stunning audiences since the age of ten. With performances at Carnegie Hall and on NBC’s "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno under his belt, he is now a seasoned 15-year-old prodigy. “A remarkable young teenage pianist who has great virtuosity; great maturity.” – David Lockington, Music Director.
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Watch David Lockington's preview of this powerhouse program at:
http://pasadenasymphony-pops.org
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Tix at 626-793-7172.
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Sat, Nov 5:
8 pm Guitarist CHRIS PROCTOR performs in concern at the Pasadena Folk Music Society series at Caltech in Pasadena. Park free in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar. Fine American guitarist Chris Proctor plays in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka "Little Beckman").
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Chris, now living in Salt Lake City, is a great 6 and 12 string fingerstyle steel string guitarist. Chris's guitar playing encompasses a range of styles, including traditional American folk, Celtic, blues and classical, but his style and fluidity is all his own. He is a fine composer of his own tunes, and he captures a wide range of emotions in his music. He also finds new dimensions in familiar songs, written by others. A good example is his version of the Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young song "Ohio," in which he tackles the anger and outrage of that song, which was a response to the student killings during the Vietnam War protest at Kent State University in 1970. Chris translates the raw emotion of the original and the event itself into an instrumental piece, not through loud, crashing volume, but with compelling tension that rivets the attention of the listener throughout the piece. With all eyes on his hands, he makes it seem so easy.
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Oliver Di Place wrote about Chris, "When someone says of an instrumentalist that he is a musical storyteller, I usually roll my eyes. But Chris Proctor really is a storyteller with his music. He plays with a light touch, his fingers gliding across the strings. His melodies take the listener from a definite start to finish, with an interesting plot and wonderful characterization along the way. The melody is in the top string, with counter-melodies and harmonies in the rest of the strings. The rhythm comes from the song as a whole. It all falls into place beautifully.” Seeing Chris perform is quite a treat. His telling of anecdotes about the writing of tunes gives the listener just enough background to form some images which take on life while hearing the song. His guitar playing is extraordinary. See him tackle his original composition, "Hot Spot," on his website, www.Chrisproctor.com.
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Tix are $15 for adults, $5 for Caltech students and children. Call the Caltech Ticket Office Monday through Friday, 9 am-4 pm, at 626-395-4652, or buy tickets online or at the door (if any remain).
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On December 3, the series presents outstanding bluegrass with WITCHER, RECUPIDO, AND LEVITT, featuring the nucleus of the Witcher Brothers, Dennis Witcher and Tony Recupido, joined by the fine banjo of Dan Levitt. Info & tix:
www.Pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.
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Sat, Dec 3:
5-8 pm 6th annual “HOLIDAYS ON THE HOMESTEAD” brings Cowboy Songs, a Chili Cook-off, Crafters, and more, at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, a California State Park, at 15701 East Avenue M; a Lancaster address that's 20 miles from that town, and near Lake Los Angeles. Info, www.AVIM.parks.ca.gov; 661-946-3055.
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Stay warm around the blazing bonfire while cowboy-singer MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY, “The Saddle Serenader”, croons the romantic poetry about life on the range that cattlemen composed by day during their journeys across the old west, and then shared around the campfire when the sun went down. Michael has performed traditional cowboy songs and poetry for many years at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival and other events around the country.
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Featuring live acoustic music around a campfire, the museum, originally a 1930’s homestead, and its historic grounds, will be decorated in vintage holiday style. A chili cook-off, tours of the grounds, a country craft boutique, real cowboy coffee brewed over the fire, and hot chocolate or cider for the kids make for a nice evening. Explore the unique hand-built museum and whimsical grounds at night, with soft lighting and the smell of fresh greenery, and the wintery sky sparkling over the desert.
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The country craft boutique features unique gift ideas, made by local artists. The crafters carry on the artistic tradition of Howard Arden Edwards, who built the Indian Museum to display his collection of American Indian artifacts. The Craftsman-style building is decorated with his colorful representations of Indian culture and creative hand-made furniture.
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Rose Edwards was known for her tasty rib-sticking chili and cornbread feasts at their holiday celebrations. Try the chili cook-off entries and Rose’s original 1930 Christmas Chili recipe, complemented by delicious cornbread generously provided by The Lemon Leaf Café.
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The Chili Cook-off is still open to competitor sign-ups, and vendors are still being accepted. Contact Jean Rhyne at 661-946-6900 or Jean.Rhyne@parks.ca.gov for information.
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This event is a fundraiser for the non-profit Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, which provides funding to help keep the museum open. Event is rain or shine to support the museum!
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Event admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, and ages 5 and under are free.
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Cell phones are iffy out there, so here are directions. From Fwy 14, take Avenue K east 17 miles, turn right on 150th Street East for two miles, then left on East Avenue M. The museum is on the left, at the foot of the big rocky butte.
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm WITCHER, RECUPIDO, AND LEVITT, featuring the nucleus of the Witcher Brothers, Dennis Witcher and Tony Recupido, joined by the fine banjo of Dan Levitt, play the Pasadena Folk Music Society series at Caltech in Pasadena. Park free in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar. Call the Caltech Ticket Office Monday through Friday, 9 am-4 pm, at 626-395-4652, or buy tickets online or at the door (if any remain). www.Pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.
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Sat, Dec 3:
9 pm: THE COUNT BASIE SEPTET, presented by The World Stage Performance Gallery on The World Stage, 4321 Degnan, Leimert Park (Los Angeles). Tix $15-$20. The Count Basie Orchestra, founded over 80 years ago, is widely regarded as the greatest jazz orchestra in the world. The orchestra continues to tour the world spreading its unique brand of swing. In early December The Count Basie Orchestra will be in Los Angeles to record its latest collection of music. During their stint at Capitol Records several of the band members will break from the recording to "stretch out" at the venerable World Stage Performance Gallery co-founded by master drummer Billy Higgins and consummate poet Kamau Daaood. This is a historic, limited engagement. One night only. ** Presale tickets are $15, available before Nov 1.
** General Admission tix are $20 thru Dec 2, 2016. Tickets at the door, subject to availability.
** Because seating for this historic, limited engagement is limited, patrons are advised to purchase tickets in advance, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-count-basie-septet-the-world-stage-tickets-27344172155?aff=erellivmlt
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Tue, Dec 27:
3:30 & 7:30 pm TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA plays two Southern Cal shows during its annual national holiday tour, both at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario. Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is an American progressive rock band founded in 1996 by Paul O'Neill. The Washington Post has called them "an arena-rock juggernaut", describing their music as "Pink Floyd meets The Who and Andrew Lloyd Weber." 2014 marks the first time they will be touring their all new live rock opera “The Christmas Attic”. This new show features songs that have never been performed live as well as fan favorites including 'Wizards In Winter, 'Requiem' and 'Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24'". TSO has played more than 1,600 shows for more than 13 million fans, cementing itself as one of the world's biggest rock acts. Tix at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/780815?wt.mc_id=EML_NTF1038455_4
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May 27, 2017:
2nd show added: "BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET SOUNDS: The Final Performances with special guests AL JARDINE and BLONDIE CHAPLIN," at the Hollywood Pantages."
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Tix available now. You nay get some advantage by using the password: PETSOUNDS
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LEGALESE, CONTACTING US, 'N SUCH...

Boilerplate? Where's the main pressure gauge? And the firebox?

What "boilerplate"? Who came up with that goofy term for the basic essential informational stuff...
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Pssst -- Hey, kid. Yeah, YOU: It won't be so "basic" when we add all the links for the global network of music news / music education sites that we're joining; THAT'LL be here very soon, as an ESSENTIAL COMPONENT of the Guide returning to being a MUSIC NEWS journal!

Saturday, October 22, 2016

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LATE ADDITION (scroll down for the full original edition): This addition is MUSIC ON TV, SUNDAY, OCT 23 & EARLY MONDAY, OCT 24...

If you're stuck at home or return early from attending an event, we are happy to report -- and okay, honestly, we're relieved, ourselves to know, that there are tuneful escapes from the endless agony of political bloviations -- all right here in this late addition of good MUSIC PERFORMANCES on TV! It's all airing (or cabling, or satelliting)...

7-8 pm (Sun) "BANJO ROMANTIKA: AMERICAN BLUEGRASS" is a fun 2015 exploration of Czech bluegrass music, which dates to WWII, whewn Czechs heard it on the Armed Forces Radio Network. The documentary includes DRUHA TRAVA, the multiple award-winning Czech band that has performed several times during US tours at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, and elsewhere in Southern Cal. On "PBS+."
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8-8:30 pm (Sun) "JAMMIN' AT HIPPIE JACK'S" airs a 2014 episode with TIM O'BRIEN & DARRYL SCOTT. It was the series Season 9 premiere, and it's a good 'un. On "PBS+."
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8-8:30 pm (Sun) "THE AUX" is series showcasing musicians from Native American and indigenous cultures around the world. (Repeats 2-2:30 am.) On KLCS4.
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8-9 pm (Sun) "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN" offers their 2016 season finale with GARY CLARK JR. at Antone's Nightclub in Austin. On KCETLink.
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9-10 pm (Sun) "SOUND TRACKER" is a travel series that spotlights cultures and people whose identities are intertwined with music. On KCETLink.
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2-3 am (late Sun/early Mon) "THE KATE" reairs its 2016 Season 1 finale with RITA WILSON, musician spouse of actor Tom Hanks. Wilson does material from her 2012 album, "AM/FM," which features classics from the '60s & '70s, and from her own self-titled 2016 album of originals. On KCETLink.
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2-3 am (late Sun/early Mon) "THE AUX" is series showcasing musicians from Native American and indigenous cultures around the world. On KLCS4.
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8-8:30 am (Mon) "MUSIC VOYAGER" airs its 2015 Season 6 premiere, titled "TELLURIDE." It's a visit to that amazing Rocky Mountain town in SW Colorado, including local acoustic roots musicians, "Telluride Bluegrass," and some of its many other music festivals. On KCETLink.
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Just think: if you set your DVR, you'll have so much good stuff a'waitin' you Monday night, you can completely ignore the breathless banter of TV's talking heads!

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Here's the entire edition as ORIGINALLY published...

This edition is EVENTS. A multi-section NEWS EDITION is partway through completion. But if you wait for that, you won't get this. And we don't want you to miss anything. So here ya go.

As we said previously, we are working on a tribute to the late ROZ LARMAN of radio's long-running "FOLKSCENE." We're still collecting and compiling words of many people who are remembering Roz. Contribute yours, if you like, at tiedtothetracks (at) hotmail (dot) com, and title your email "Roz Tribute." That feature will be along soon. The "FolkScene" show continues on KPFK, this Sunday and every Sunday evening at 6 pm, simulcast worldwide at www.kpfk.org

Here's what's happening on the LIVE MUSIC & ARTS SCENE. With the FESTIVALS (a really yuge one is next weekend) AND in the CONCERT venues and tuneful times around town (bunches of California towns, actually). We've gotcha covered for this weekend, through the rest of October, and a lil' bit beyond.

Celebrities, activists, and concerned citizens (who love a good dance party) join up as Academy Award-nominated director JOSH FOX brings his "Climate Revolution Tour" to MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. In addition to the guest speakers and the concert, there's a screening of Josh Fox’s latest film, "HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD AND LOVE ALL THE THINGS CLIMATE CAN’T CHANGE."

The focus of the Climate Revolution rallies is to inspire engagement and activism around climate change and "the intersectionality" of climate change and social justice, helping to arm people with information they need to protect and empower their communities.

The Climate Revolution Tour launched the week of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, where hundreds of people came out to Vernon Park for the rally-concert-screening event. (Including all the pre-approved convention volunteers denied access because they were Bernie Sanders supporters.) Since then, thousands of people all over the United States and Europe have turned out to see this very important film and hear from the man who has gained his notoriety in the climate movement thanks to his exposure of the very real dangers of fracking in his movies "GASLAND" and "GASLAND 2."

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is the extraction of natural gas from deep in the ground by blasting water and chemicals under extremely high pressure, and Fox’s crusade against the technology began when he was offered $100,000 by an energy company to let them explore for natural gas on his land in Northeast Pennsylvania. After doing his own research, he not only turned down the energy company, but he made it his mission to expose the technology for what it is, not cleaner alternative to oil and coal, but another dirty extraction process which comes with its own host of dangers and risks.

In direct contradiction of the First Amendment , DEIA SCHLOSBERG, the producer of "How to Let Go and Love," was arrested while documenting the shutdown of five major pipelines by environmental activists. She was there as press, and did not participate in the shutdown. She is currently being held in jail in Walhalla, North Dakota, and her footage has been confiscated. She is threatened with 45 years in prison.

“Journalism is not a crime, it is a responsibility,” says JOSH FOX on Schlosberg’s arrest. “The actions of the North Dakota police force are not just a violation of the climate, but a violation of the constitution.”

SHAILENE WOODLEY, who was also arrested recently in North Dakota while protecting the local water supply and protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline, will speak about her experience and more at the Climate Revolution event on October 23. Preceding the rally, there will be a march in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline hosted by the American Indian Movement Los Angeles. The march will start at MacArthur Park and go from 6th Street to Olympic Boulevard, then to Alvarado Street, and it wiconclude back at the park just as the Climate Revolution rally kicks off. Co-hosting both the march and the rally is California for Progress, an organization that continues to give light to the important issues of our time with large-scale events meant to keep the public awake and involved.

Thu-Sun, Oct 20-23, Festival in Northern Cal:
Annual "HANGTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL" is family-friendly and still quite good, in Placerville. With THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, RAILROAD EARTH, THE BROTHERS COMATOSE, HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES, WHISKEY SHIVERS, and the great JOE CRAVEN in the huge lineup, this one warrants a road trip.

One part of it, "The Halloween Hangtown Ball," takes place with the rest of the event in the Sierra foothills, with a wide variety of musical experiences and artist collaborations. There are late night shows, costume themes and contests, parades, food, wine, an arts & craft faire, a Kidzone with family activities such as pumpkin carving with members of Railroad Earth, and much more. Yes they have camping available.

Closing weekend: through Oct 22 & Oct 23:
(See times) "BARS AND MEASURES" began its run Sep 24th at Boston Court Theatre, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org. This is "a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere," by Idris Goodwin, directed by Weyni Mengesha. What's it about? Two brothers, both musicians. The classical pianist is Christian. The jazz bassist is Muslim. When Bilal is accused of being a terrorist and jailed awaiting trial, Eric tries to stay connected by pushing aside his own classical aspirations in order to learn big brother's jazz style. Separated by prison bars and religious convictions, the brothers scat and be-bop through their shared language of music. As his brother's trial progresses, Eric becomes disillusioned and struggles to decide if he believes the charges levied against his beloved older brother, or if false accusations make him a beleagured martyr to a prejudiced, paranoid nation. Cast: Brian Abraham, Zehra Fazal, Matt Orduna, Donathan Walters. Production team: Noah Agruss, Music Director/Composer; Francois-Pierre Couture, Scene & Projection Design; Tom Ontiveros, Lighting Design; John Nobori, Sound Design; Leah Piehl, Costume Design; Bethany Tucker, Properties Design; Michael Donovan, Casting Director; June Carryl, Assistant Director; Molly McGraw, Production Stage Manager. Performances Thursday-Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, through October 23rd. Post-Show conversation with actors from Bars and Measures: Sunday, September 25th after the 2 pm performance and Thursday, October 13th after the 8 pm performance. There's a $5 Night: Thursday, September 29th. All tickets to Bars and Measures are only $5 this ONE NIGHT ONLY. No advance sales. First come, first served at the door starting at 7 pm. All other tix at: www.bostoncourt.com/events/294/bars-and-measures. Buy your tickets now while dates are still available; it's filling-up.
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Sat, Oct 22:
2 pm "REMEMBERING GUY CLARK: A SONGWRITER'S TRIBUTE" is a multi-artist show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236; more info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
The venue tells us, "In keeping with The Coffee Gallery Backstage's growing reputation for great shows honoring Americana music legends who are reaching lifetime milestones, we bring you 'Remembering Guy Clark: An L.A. Songwriter's Tribute.' Guy Clark is known for writing some of the finest songs to come out of Americana music over the last 40 years ('Desperadoes Waiting for a Train'), passed away last May. His songs today are recognized as classics and have been made hits by such Americana and country legends as Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Highwaymen, Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, Ricky Skaggs and Rodney Crowell. His solo albums, Boats to Build, Old Friends, Dublin Blues, Cold Dog Soup, helped forge the way for a multitude of young and old Americana singer-songwriters giving a warmth and personal touch that is modeled today as a standard in studio and live performance.
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RONNIE MACK is a one of the great champions of country and roots music in Los Angeles. A fine musician, recording artist and songwriter, he is well-loved for his Barn Dance, first held at the Palomino which encouraged local songwriters as well as nationally known legends. MATT CARTSONIS is an acoustic music wonder who specializes in guitar and mandolin. He has collaborated, toured and recorded with such familiar names as Pete Seeger, Warren Zevon and John McEuen.
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CHAD WATSON-Is among the best of L.A.'s Americana musical talents. With bass in hand, he hosts a must-go-to residency at The Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth on Monday nights. He is a great interpreter of songs whose love for artists like Guy Clark is unmatched. KAREN TOBIN…. is an L.A. veteran singer-songwriter formerly under contract to Atlantic records. She has released albums of original material, with a beautifully soulful voice; her songs are lyrical, engaging and appealing.
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DUANE THORIN... carries a wealth of talent and skill as a songwriter and performer and is no stranger to the Coffee Gallery Backstage and our tribute shows.
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PAUL ZOLLO ...is one of L.A.'s own cultural legends. He represents an Americana renaissance man as a traveling Los Angeles photographer, music journalist, author and songwriter. NEIL ROSENGARDEN... is a unique and gifted multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, original and entertaining performer.
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PATRICK CARRICO.. is an up and coming artist-to-watch in Los Angeles Americana music. No Depression has called him "the future of California country." Come enjoy an afternoon of song, stories and celebration in memory of the great Guy Clark in the tradition of our past tribute shows for Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, P.F. Sloane and Pete Seeger.
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Sat, Oct 22:
6:30 pm "SATURDAY EVENING SOCIAL CLUB" brings its final SESC show of the year in L.A., featuring all-star roots band QUEEN CAKE. Reservations get directions at: saturdayeveningsocialclub@gmail.com
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Dinner/Cookout is 5- 6:30 pm. Music commences at 6:30 with THE LAUREN ADAMS BAND. Break at 7:30 for Dessert and then music by QUEEN CAKE. All inclusive, $20.
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QUEEN CAKE is the amalgamation of some of the most exciting musicians in Los Angeles! Blues, Soul,Country,Americana and True Folk abound in this mega talented quartet. The guilty parties : TERESA JAMES (Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps) - Keyboard and Vocal, DEBRA DOBKIN - Percussion and Vocal (Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin), JENNIFER CONDOS - Bass (Graham Nash, Stevie Nicks, Joe Henry) and BILLY WATTS - Guitar (Eric Burdon, The Rhythm Tramps, John Trudell) are going to light it up y'all! THE LAUREN ADAMS BAND opens - LAUREN ADAMS, NICK KIRGO, HANK VanSICKLE, featuring DEBRA DOBKIN.
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Sat, Oct 22:
7 pm LICITY COLLINS plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236; more info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm. Licity brings the exposed heart of a folk singer with the fearless soul of classic rock. She combines her love of folk music with the 60s & 70s rock that is lodged in her bones. Licity captures the attention with a folk intimacy whispered to the listener, while grabbing them by the shoulders with an intensity that can only be described as rock and roll. Licity's determined rhythms on acoustic guitar pair with raw, upfront vocals that deliver lyrics which read like an entry from a stolen diary. Her personal and funny stories make her an act you will take with you long beyond Saturday night. Her stories are personal, clever, and share a view of the world that gets people seeing things just a little bit differently. Her shows are both intimate and lively, and absolutely unforgettable. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Oct 22:
7 pm PADDY'S PIG brings their Irish music to the Red Leprechaun, 4000 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804; www.redleprechaun.com. Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty and Jon will play selections from their new EP, "Rebel Tooth" at "the fabulous cozy pub/restaurant in what we now know is the Zaferia district of Long Beach." More at www.paddyspig.com
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Sat, Oct 22:
7:30 pm TRACY NEWMAN and ART PODELL, both alums of THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, play the Gelencser House Concerts series in Claremont 91711. Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266 or singfolk@yahoo.com
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm CORINNE WEST plays Russ and Julie’s House Concerts series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or rsvp@houseconcerts.us
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Singer-songwriter CORINNE WEST is accompanied by STEVE POSTELL. Corinne is world-traveling a singer-songwriter, born and raised in California. She has been a traveling soul since the age of 15 when she left her family home and her school to travel across America in a converted school bus with a band of activists. She is known for her singing and original songwriting which is based in Americana music. Her songwriting has met with much critical acclaim and secured her a position as a finalist in the 2005 New Folk competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival.
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Corinne has been described as "the Siren of the Sierras" (SF Bay Area's Times Herald) while the North Coast Journal in Arcata, declared, "West's voice invokes angels, if angels had a dangerous side." Corinne’s powerful and eloquent voice, coupled with the way she weaves her potent songs has earned her a unique identity in the worlds' acoustic roots scene. Relix noted her "voice of gold," while Legendary BBC radio DJ Bob Harris proclaimed, "I love Corinne's music and truly believe in her as an artist. She has spirit, integrity and talent. I am a massive fan."
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Corinne has recorded five critically-acclaimed albums and has toured extensively throughout the United States and internationally. In 2015, her song “Change My Ways,” from her folk-rock project “Fire is a Phoenix,” was on the Starbucks national playlist for the month of October and was also featured month-long on the prime-time trailer for the HBO series “The Leftovers.”
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Corinne's latest album "Starlight Highway" was chosen as one of the best Americana albums of 2016 by The Telegraph, whose Martin Chilton wrote: "California-based singer-songwriter Corinne West has a sweet voice that brings out the full flavor of her evocative songs. The 10 songs are uniformly strong on this self-produced album."
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Accompanying Corinne for this show will be the always brilliant Steve Postell on guitar and backing vocals. Steve is a good friend and supporter of our house concert series and always enriches a show whether he's backing David Crosby, Jennifer Warnes, John Oates, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, Dave Koz, Paul Barrere, Jackson Browne or any of the many others he has performed with over the years.
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$20 at the door. All proceeds go to the artists.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm RITA HOSKING and SEAN FEDER play the Pasadena Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium ("Little Beckman") on the Caltech campus in Pasadena.
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Songlines Magazine writes of Rita Hosking, "...arresting lines and images come thick and fast. Her songs are observational, political and philosophical in an unaffected, organic way."
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Series producers tell us, "In anticipation of her coming, we've been listening to some of the fine songs from Rita's earlier albums, such as Parting Glass and Come Sunrise, as well as songs from her newest recording, Frankie and the No-Go Road, including A Better Day and I See Storms. Rita has a strong, vibrant, and heartfelt voice, which is backed by her fine guitar and occasional banjo. Sean's outstanding dobro and banjo sets off each song perfectly. As a songwriter, she has an uncanny way of capturing interesting people and aspects of life and putting them to compelling music, worth hearing again and again."
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Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for Caltech students and children. In two weeks, on Sat, Nov 5, the series present CHRIS PROCTOR, the fine guitarist from Utah. Keep in touch by visiting their web page, www.Pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabees.com. A local favorite, Susie Glaze returns to McCabe's with a new revamped line up, The New Folk Ensemble, featuring mind-bending guitarist Glenn Houston. Already celebrated for her beautiful vocal interpretations of Appalachian folk and bluegrass, Susie is equally renown for her deft incorporation of disparate musical styles -- from Celtic, singer-songwriter, and roots music -- into the high lonesome sound that she does so well. Now, with the edition of founding Waybacks guitarist and Houston Jones alum Glenn Houston, whose upside down left handed playing style is something to behold, McCabe's says "are eagerly awaiting what magic she will bring to our small stage on this evening. We know it will be something else!" Tix, $20.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm BURNING HEART BLUEGRASS plus SUGAR IN THE GOURD play the Fret House in Covina.
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Sun Oct 23:
2 pm " SOUL-A-BRATION -- OTIS REDDING'S LIVE AT THE WHISKY A GO GO: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS" is a release with giveaways of the SIX-CD COLLECTION, released Oct 21, at Amoeba Records on Sunset Bl in Hollywood.
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"He was my favorite singer at that time." — Robbie Robertson.
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Stax Records will celebrate the October 21st release of "Otis Redding - Live At The Whisky A Go Go: The Complete Recordings," with a Sunday, October 23 (2 pm) listening party at Los Angeles' Amoeba Records, just down the Sunset Strip from where it was recorded 50 years ago. The event will include box set giveaways, along with other Stax items like tote bags, t-shirts and vinyl Otis Redding albums. The six-CD collection is the entirety of Redding's historic performances over three nights at the famed Sunset Strip venue, recorded Friday, April 8th - Sunday, April 10th,1966. They feature the singer's popular songs of the time, including "Respect," "I've Been Loving You Too Long," and his cover of The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." Several of these recordings — all remixed and remastered from the original 4-track analog tapes — were made available for the first time on October 21. In fact, this collection is the first to offer fans the chance to relive all of the sets in their entirety, including between-song banter by Redding, exactly as they were performed. Rounding-out the package is a poster, plus new liner notes from Los Angeles-based journalist Lynell George and box set co-producer Bill Bentley.
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You can order the collection at: http://smarturl.it/Otis_CompleteWhisky

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Sun, Oct 23:
2 pm THE JONES GANG plays the "CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES" at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo 93010; http://camarillocafe.com; 805-814-9366. (Note the new DAYTIME schedule.) In their former incarnation as the band HOUSTON JONES, these guys attracted two of the biggest audiences ever in the 26 year history of this series. Reformed, with a minor lineup change, THE JONES GANG still delivers the same high-powered mix of blues, gospel, country, rock and Americana that made the original group one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed acts up and down the West Coast. The heart of THE JONES GANG sound is the amazing voice of lead singer-guitarist TRAVIS JONES. His mom was a gospel singer and Travis told bible stories to audiences of revivals and tent meetings as a child, so he refined his craft at an early age. Whether it’s his throaty growl in a down-and-dirty blues number or his angelic tenor delivering a beautiful ballad, wringing every ounce of emotion out of each note, Travis constantly has audiences in the palm of his hand. The same rocking rhythm section that made Houston Jones such an exciting act is at work here in THE JONES GANG with PETER TUCKER on drums and percussion, and one of the Bay Area’s most in-demand musicians, JOSH ZUCKER on bass and vocals. Those of you who were at our last concert were lucky enough to hear Josh playing with Dear John, Love Renee. Pianist/vocalist HENRY SALVIA and lead guitarist/vocalist SEAN ALLEN provide the sonic colors and musical flavors that round out the band’s distinctive Americana sound. More at: http://thejonesgang.com. Doors at 1:30 pm. $20 at the door.
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Sun, Oct 23:
7 & 9:30 pm CHAD & JEREMY, on their FINAL TOUR, play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabees.com. McCabe's tells us, "We present Chad & Jeremy in what is now their final US tour! Having decided to stop touring, C&J are pulling out the stops on this last go 'round, bringing a full band along with them (including cello), and digging deep into their catalog for some never-before-played-live numbers in addition to their catalog of British Invasion-era hits. We presented them in solo format in the spring and they killed! We're looking forward to having them back with a full band this time. The 7:30 show is sold out, but tickets remain for the 9:30 performance." Tix, $30. Hurry!
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Sun, Oct 23:
7 pm ERNEST TROOST, plus THE GOOD INTENTIONS, and RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN' END, play the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328.
This legendary venue is the size of a postage stamp. Barstool seating is competitive, so go early for a set. Crowd is always friendly. Ernest Troost at 7 pm; The Good Intentions at 8; Rick Shea & the Losin' End at 9 pm.
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Sun, Oct 23:
7 pm GRACE KELLY, sax player from Colbert show's Stay Human, hits the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org. Go early for Wine & Cheese at 5:30. Grace, who is a sellout fave up at the Coffee Gallery Backsatage a couple times a year, is a straight ahead jazz phenomenon, having headlined 700 shows in 30 countries, recorded 10 albums & performed with Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis & Harry Connick, Jr. Grace is a regular on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert's band, Stay Human.
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Sun, Oct 23:
7 pm THE GARLIC BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236; more info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm. Bob Stane promises, "No vampires but special guest on vocals and accordion by MICHAEL LAWSON. One of our fave shows. Lots of fun." He adds, "GARLIC will be served, generously, at every table. Can you beat that at The Hollywood Bowl?"
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Dance, gypsies, dance. Dance the buckles off your shoes. This is a ton of fun and they have been here several times. Always great. The band is led by Miamon Miller (violin/viola) and includes Cory Beers (cimbalom/tupan and Simeon Pillich (bass). These three musicians have blended their talents and expertise to form an ensemble that respects tradition and encourages creativity. Michael Lawson makes this a quartet. You will not sleep. No, it is not loud, just wonderful and unique. The Garlic Band will be joined by our special guest, Seattle’s Michael Lawson (accordion/vocals). For nearly four decades, Michael has honed a well-deserved reputation as an unparalleled stylist in genres ranging from Bulgarian folk music to swing standards. On a recent tour in Bulgaria, he was a featured soloist on national television. And as icing on the Garlic Band cake (not that we’d actually bake something so ridiculous), he’s a Pasadena native. More at: www.GarlicBand.com. Tix, $18.
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Sun, Oct 23 & Mon, Oct 24:
7:30 pm "PIAF! THE SHOW," at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90064; 310-286-0553; www.trk.us.com. The show tells the amazing story of the life and career of Edith Piaf through classic French music. The audience is taken on a journey through the streets of Montmartre during the time of "La Vie en Rose". The Guide told you about this one in a feature store waaaaay in advance 9and highly recommened it!) SUNDAY PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT. Buy tix immediately for Mon, Oct 24 (info above).
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Sat, Oct 29, FREE FESTIVAL:
10 am-5 pm "GRAND AVE ARTS: ALL ACCESS, MUSIC CENTER ON TOUR" has TEN venues, bringing a cavalcade of artists and rich variety of activities. There are kid-friendly performances to light up the family stage on The Music Center Plaza (11 am-2 pm), and a VAST offering of music in a BUNCH of venues nearby, atop Bunker Hill, inside the Music Center and beyond, TEN VENUES, with informal activities all the way down the cascading Grand Park to across from City Hall Plaza, all a very big FREE deal in downtown Los Angeles.
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This is a great opportunity to get to know some of the spectacular artists on the Music Center's roster. The showcase features everything from mime, mythology, storytelling and poetry, to the music of Peru and Japan; the dances of Korea and Spain; and plenty more. The presentation is part of a day of festivities taking place along Grand Avenue, Los Angeles’ home for world-class arts and culture. The event is FREE. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and excitement.
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***** The FULL SCOPE of things is just a little ways below.
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Up-front, you need to know about THIS event... the FOLK-FRIENDLY SINGALONG...
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"BIG SING WITH MOIRA SMILEY" is a centerpiece Singalong in the Disney Concert Hall, with two sessions, first at Noon, then at 1:30 pm.
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Moira says, " Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sing inside Walt Disney Concert Hall? Come sing & stomp with me in that stunning space as part of this big LA days for the arts."
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Program:
"Si Verias a La Rana," arr. Moira Smiley
"Bring Me Little Water, Silvy," Moira Smiley
"Stand in that River,"
"I Want to Hear Somebody Pray," arr. Moira Smiley
"Devil's 9 Questions"
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The LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE presents singer-composer MOIRA SMILEY, renowned worldwide in folk music circles, who will lead an immersive a cappella experience inside the incredible acoustics of Disney Hall that will involve the entire audience. No musical background is necessary! Smiley, whose voice and music have been heard on feature films, BBC & PBS television programs, NPR and TED talks, will teach the audience a selection of folk songs alongside members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale for a fun, shared concert experience. All you need to do is show up and be ready to SING.
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In spring of 2017, Moira Smiley has been commissioned to compose a new work for 900 students at the 27th annual High School Choir Festival, which will be reprised in June on the Master Chorale’s Lux Aeterna program.
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These concerts are sponsored by the Los Angeles Master Chorale and part of the Grand Avenue Arts: All Access day.
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Details: https://www.lamc.org/performances/big-sing-with-moira-smiley
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The FULL SCOPE...

All-day Saturday, October 29; 10 am-5 pm, The new annual "GRAND AVENUE ARTS: ALL-ACCESS DAY" is a FREE event, a multifaceted day with many things to do.

DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION TOURS: BEGIN AT 10AM and are 30 MIN in DURATION / FINAL TOUR AT 3:30PM / CHECK-IN IN FRONT OF DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION

AHMANSON THEATRE TOURS: BEGIN AT 10AM and are 30 MIN in DURATION / FINAL TOUR AT 1:30PM / CHECK-IN IN FRONT OF AHMANSON THEATRE

MARK TAPER FORUM TOURS: BEGIN AT 10AM and are 30 MIN in DURATION / FINAL TOUR AT 1:30PM / CHECK-IN IN FRONT OF MARK TAPER FORUM

THE MUSIC CENTER PLAZA: Family stage featuring MUSIC CENTER ON TOUR performances that highlight the music of Peru and Japan; the dance of Korea and Spain; and mime, mythology, storytelling and poetry. Experience artwork inspired by Día de los Muertos / ALL DAY

ALTARS + ART EXHIBITION INSTALLATION: View local artists install work throughout the park for upcoming Noche de Ofrenda (Night of Offering) and week-long viewing of large scale sculptures and altars in celebration of Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos.

BIG SING WITH MOIRA SMILEY: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sing inside Walt Disney Concert Hall? The Master Chorale presents singer/composer Moira Smiley, who will lead an immersive a cappella experience inside the incredible acoustics of Disney Hall that will involve the entire audience. No musical background is necessary! Smiley, whose voice and music have been heard on feature films, BBC & PBS television programs, NPR and TED talks, will teach the audience a selection of folk songs alongside members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale for a fun, shared concert experience. All you need to do is show up and be ready to SING.

Mon, Oct 24:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. This is an L.A. best-kept secret: this band features musicians who have done music for dozens of major motion pictures and played all over the world. And this is a FREE show, if you buy anything from the bar or the menu to meet the cover.
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Mon, Oct 24:
7:30 pm "PIAF! THE SHOW," at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90064; 310-286-0553; www.trk.us.com. The show tells the amazing story of the life and career of Edith Piaf through classic French music. The audience is taken on a journey through the streets of Montmartre during the time of "La Vie en Rose". The Guide told you about this one in a feature store waaaaay in advance 9and highly recommened it!) SUNDAY (Oct 23) PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT. Buy tix immediately for Mon, Oct 24.
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Tue, Oct 25; not music, but important:
7 pm "HOMELESSNESS: STORIES FROM THE SHADOWS" is part of "The Provost’s Series on Wicked Problems," presented in the USC "Visions & Voices" series, this time at Doheny Memorial Library, Room 240, on the USC campus in University Park, L.A. Admission is free. Reservations are required beginning Wednesday, September 28, at 9 am (due to space) at: http://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/events/listing.php?event_id=679312. RSVP. Join USC Provost Michael Quick for an illuminating event on homelessness featuring Dr. James O’Connell, author of "Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor" and founding physician of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. O’Connell, who has been providing medical care to people who live on the streets for three decades, will share stories of struggle, survival, hope, and humanity, followed by a conversation with Professor Suzanne Wenzel of the USC School of Social Work.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Wed, Oct 26:
JULIETA VENEGAS plays the City National Grove of Anaheim. Julieta Venegas was born and raised in Tijuana, Baja California. She started her musical training by studying classical piano as from the age of eight. Daughter of Mexican parents, who are professional photographers, JULIETA VENEGAS was the only one of five children that chose to get into music, and boy, did she.
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Thu, Oct 27:
7 pm Monthly "DAVE HARVEY PRESENTS" showcase at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; no reservations for this show; tix at the door; more info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm. each month, this brings performances by multiple artists.
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This go 'round, depending on who you listen to, it's some combination of PIPER-GREY (www.piper-grey.com/home.html), WILD MOUNTAIN MYSTICS, (www.reverbnation.com/wildmountainmystics), BETH ANNE (of the folk-Americana family band, THE RAILFLOWERS; www.bethannemusic.com), radio essayist DYLAN BRODY;
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OR, it's CLAIRE HOLLY, JEFF TURMES, SAM MORROW and BLISS BOWEN.
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Either way, it's an in-the-round of rich stories, soulful singing, sweet harmonies and bluesy grooves from a circle of songwriters and friends, with possibly a special guest or two. At one point, david told us to tell you, "If you thrill to beautiful melodies, meaningful stories, chillbump-raising singing, soulful instrumental solos and great songcraft, then you do not want to miss this very special evening with Claire Holley, Jeff Turmes, Sam Morrow and Bliss Bowen. As friends and occasional collaborators, there’s bound to be teasing camaraderie and spontaneous improvisation on the stage that night."
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An award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist receiving accolades for her latest album, 'Time in the Middle," CLAIRE HOLLEY (www.claireholley.com) brings that Southern touch of the poet to her music and engaging performances.
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JEFF TURMES, best known as the grooving bassist and occasional slide guitarist with Mavis Staples and Rick Holmstrom, will be sharing songs from his critically acclaimed fourth album, "Wreckage."
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SAM MORROW (www.sammorrowmusic.com) just returned from a busy week at Nashville’s "AmericanaFest;" still touring behind his acclaimed album, "There is No Map," Sam’s wise-beyond-his-years writing and singing have earned comparisons to Chris Stapleton and Steve Earle.
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BLISS BOWEN (www.reverbnation.com/blissbowen) rounds out the convivial circle with her own soulful voice and melodic Americana; she’ll have samplers available of tracks from "Ghost Trees," the in-progress album she’s been recording with friends like Claire, Jeff and Ted Russell Kamp.
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Tix, $10.
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Thu, Oct 27:
8 pm WESTERN MUSIC is back with "AN EVENING WITH KERRY GROMBACHER" as SCVTV presents The OutWest Concert Series at Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main St, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91321; Reservation Hotline, 661-347-9700. doors at 7 pm, concert at 8. Sharing contemporary folk and western music, Kerry Grombacher comes all the way from New Orleans, with music and storytelling to take you for a cowboy ride. He's one of the best-travelled performers around, making this one local stop on a busy tour schedule.
** General tix, $25, at: https://squareup.com/market/outwest/general-an-evening-with-kerry-grombacher.
** Member tix (WMA, SCVHS, FOHP), $20, at: https://squareup.com/market/outwest/member-an-evening-with-kerry-grombacher
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Fri, Oct 28:
7:15 pm "RONNIE MACK'S BARN DANCE," the long-running Americana series, plays its new home with MICHAEL ANN headlining, plus CALICO THE BAND, and BRIAN WHELAN, at Don the Beachcomber, 16278 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach 92649. MICHAEL ANN tells us, "I will have FULL BAND for this show, and you will also get to hear a couple of my new songs. You won't want to miss CALICO THE BAND and BRIAN WHELAN bringing you their wonderful music!" Tix, $12.50, or $20 vip seating, available now at: http://www.michaelannmusic.com
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Fri, Oct 28:
7:30 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA, ukulele master & more, plays the 1st of 3 shows for the "Masters of the Strings" concert series, this one at the Dana Point Community House in Dana Point.
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Sat, Oct 29:
World premiere of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Sun, Oct 30:
World premiere weekend of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Sun, Oct 30:
2 pm matinee AERIAL VISIONS plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236; more info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm. This is an instrumental acoustic duo formed by guitarists Dani Vargas and Travis Lee Stephenson. Drawing from diverse stylistic approaches, Dani and Travis bring a unique take to the modern acoustic sound. Their debut album, City Life, introduces eleven original compositions demonstrating technical proficiency, canorous melodies, and harmonic maturity. The feel is often dark and introspective, yet uplifting, by virtue of the beauty and honesty that so naturally accompany the acoustic guitar. The seasoned artistry displayed by Aerial Visions is complex yet accessible, inviting listeners of all walks of life into a dynamic musicalexperience. More at: www.aerialvisionsmusic.com. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Oct 30:
3 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA, ukulele master & more, plays the 3rd of three shows for the "Masters of the Strings" concert series, this one at the LCA Wine at SOCO Center (Costa Mesa)
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Sun, Oct 30:
3 & 7 pm Annual "SAMHAIN: THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN" musically brings the origins Halloween and Celtic Tales of the Supernatural through song, dance, and instrumental performance for just two performances on the same day, and welcomes KEN O'MALLEY as this year's narrator. Plus, this year's production moves to MacLeod Ale Brewing Co, 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys 91411. The show is written, produced and directed by the multitalented Aedan MacDonnell of Celtic Rhythms, who is, among many other things in the arts community, a member of the Scottish Fiddlers. This year's show will be held in a Scottish brewery. Aedan tells us, "Enjoy a pint of freshly brewed ale as you listen to the stories, hear the music, and feel the breath of those long gone on the back of your neck. You're not too scared, are you? Good! Fear not, Alastair and Jenny of MacLeod Ale Brewing Co have promised to keep the ghoulies at bay so the music, dance and entertainment can commence." The Guide always strongly recommends this show. It's worthy of going on the road, and each year's fresh rendition gets only two performances. Tickets are now on sale. Aedan adds, "If you like, bring a picnic lunch or dinner, show up early and hang out. Or try out the food truck. From 1-5 pm, Bulls Eye Pub Fare will be on site, and from 6-9 there will be Charlie's Wieners." This show has sold-out, so don't take chances. Buy your tickets on line; remaining tix at the door are cash only. Aedan cautions, "We do have a smaller seating capacity this year and expect to sell out, so don't wait!" Tix for either show are $15, $18 & $22. Ticket purchase page: http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain-tickets. General Samhain info page: http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain
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...through Dec 11:
World premiere engagement of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Tue, Nov 1:
8 pm LED KAAPANA, big time Hawaiian international super star, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236; more info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
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“Ledward Kaapana is a master slack key guitarist.” — The New York Times.
"…friendly, generous, self-effacing, a little kolohe (rascally) and a flat out genius at just about any stringed instrument that can be finger-picked." -- The Honolulu Advertiser
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He is the leading slack key player as a "picker", as well as a delightful stage persona with a vocal range from baritone to Hawaiian falsetto. A master of the slack key guitar, Led Kaapana has been one of Hawai‘i's most influential musicians for four decades. His mastery of stringed instruments, exceptional picking style on slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, and extraordinary baritone to leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) vocal range, have made him a musical legend. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of “Led Heads” from Europe to Australia to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. In 2011, he was honored with an NEA National Heritage Fellowship. Recognition by his peers earned Led four Grammy nominations in his own right and three Grammy wins on slack key compilations. He has won multiple N? H?k? Hanohano (Hawai‘i’s “Grammy”) awards, including 2009 Favorite Entertainer of the Year.
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LED KAAPANA is a musical legend, a National Heritage Fellow unrivaled in his exceptional picking style on slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, and his extraordinary baritone to falsetto vocal range. A delightful performer with kolohe (rascal) charm, Led boasts multiple Na Hoku (Hawaiian Music Awards), including Favorite Entertainer.
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“His fleet fingers, leaping phrases and seemingly boundless imagination for improvisation suggest a jazz influence…” -- The Seattle Times
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Tix, $20.
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Fri, Nov 4:
7:30 pm COLLECTIF9, Montreal's Cutting-Edge Classical String Band, Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90064; 310-286-0553; www.trk.us.com. Featuring folk-inspired music by Brahms, Bartók, Schnittke and Gagnon, Collectif9 transcends all musical styles and reveals the unexpected. A nine-piece string ensemble, Collectif9 presents classical music with rock-style charisma, combining boldness and the highest of musical standards with amplification and lighting.
A connection between classical music and pop-culture, is in town for this one performance.
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Fri, Nov 4:
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, the absolute best political/social singer-songwriter satirist of our time, plays a show just before the election, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabees.com. God knows, if there is anything to laugh about in this excruciating election, Roy will find it. We gave up trying to do that a looooong time ago. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Nov 5:
2 & 8 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY Presents a Powerhouse Program with Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," Aaron Copland's " Appalachian Spring," and More, at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena; tix, http://pasadenasymphony-pops.org; 626-793-7172.
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David Lockington, conductor; Ray Ushikubo, piano.
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PROGRAM:
Copland Appalachian Spring Suite
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
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It's Gershwin's Jazz Age masterpiece and a powerhouse program from start to finish. The symphony's November concert opens with one of the great pieces of Americana with Copland’s Appalachian Spring, topped off by the quintessential Russian folktale – Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, for what Lockington calls "an exciting colorful program of iconic pieces.”
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The Pasadena Symphony is celebrating their tradition of "showcasing the stars of tomorrow here today" with RAY USHIKUBO on piano. Winner of the first-ever international "Steinway Concerto Competition" at the Colburn Academy Piano Festival in 2015, Ushikubo has been stunning audiences since the age of ten. With performances at Carnegie Hall and on NBC’s "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno under his belt, he is now a seasoned 15-year-old prodigy. “A remarkable young teenage pianist who has great virtuosity; great maturity.” – David Lockington, Music Director.
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Watch David Lockington's preview of this powerhouse program at:
http://pasadenasymphony-pops.org
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Tix at 626-793-7172.
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Sat, Dec 3:
5-8 pm 6th annual “HOLIDAYS ON THE HOMESTEAD” brings Cowboy Songs, a Chili Cook-off, Crafters, and more, at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, a California State Park, at 15701 East Avenue M; a Lancaster address that's 20 miles from that town, and near Lake Los Angeles. Info, www.AVIM.parks.ca.gov; 661-946-3055.
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Stay warm around the blazing bonfire while cowboy-singer MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY, “The Saddle Serenader”, croons the romantic poetry about life on the range that cattlemen composed by day during their journeys across the old west, and then shared around the campfire when the sun went down. Michael has performed traditional cowboy songs and poetry for many years at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival and other events around the country.
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Featuring live acoustic music around a campfire, the museum, originally a 1930’s homestead, and its historic grounds, will be decorated in vintage holiday style. A chili cook-off, tours of the grounds, a country craft boutique, real cowboy coffee brewed over the fire, and hot chocolate or cider for the kids make for a nice evening. Explore the unique hand-built museum and whimsical grounds at night, with soft lighting and the smell of fresh greenery, and the wintery sky sparkling over the desert.
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The country craft boutique features unique gift ideas, made by local artists. The crafters carry on the artistic tradition of Howard Arden Edwards, who built the Indian Museum to display his collection of American Indian artifacts. The Craftsman-style building is decorated with his colorful representations of Indian culture and creative hand-made furniture.
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Rose Edwards was known for her tasty rib-sticking chili and cornbread feasts at their holiday celebrations. Try the chili cook-off entries and Rose’s original 1930 Christmas Chili recipe, complemented by delicious cornbread generously provided by The Lemon Leaf Café.
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The Chili Cook-off is still open to competitor sign-ups, and vendors are still being accepted. Contact Jean Rhyne at 661-946-6900 or Jean.Rhyne@parks.ca.gov for information.
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This event is a fundraiser for the non-profit Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, which provides funding to help keep the museum open. Event is rain or shine to support the museum!
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Event admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, and ages 5 and under are free.
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Cell phones are iffy out there, so here are directions. From Fwy 14, take Avenue K east 17 miles, turn right on 150th Street East for two miles, then left on East Avenue M. The museum is on the left, at the foot of the big rocky butte.
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Sat, Dec 3:
9 pm: THE COUNT BASIE SEPTET, presented by The World Stage Performance Gallery on The World Stage, 4321 Degnan, Leimert Park (Los Angeles). Tix $15-$20. The Count Basie Orchestra, founded over 80 years ago, is widely regarded as the greatest jazz orchestra in the world. The orchestra continues to tour the world spreading its unique brand of swing. In early December The Count Basie Orchestra will be in Los Angeles to record its latest collection of music. During their stint at Capitol Records several of the band members will break from the recording to "stretch out" at the venerable World Stage Performance Gallery co-founded by master drummer Billy Higgins and consummate poet Kamau Daaood. This is a historic, limited engagement. One night only. ** Presale tickets are $15, available before Nov 1.
** General Admission tix are $20 thru Dec 2, 2016. Tickets at the door, subject to availability.
** Because seating for this historic, limited engagement is limited, patrons are advised to purchase tickets in advance, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-count-basie-septet-the-world-stage-tickets-27344172155?aff=erellivmlt
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Tue, Dec 27:
3:30 & 7:30 pm TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA plays two Southern Cal shows during its annual national holiday tour, both at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario. Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is an American progressive rock band founded in 1996 by Paul O'Neill. The Washington Post has called them "an arena-rock juggernaut", describing their music as "Pink Floyd meets The Who and Andrew Lloyd Weber." 2014 marks the first time they will be touring their all new live rock opera “The Christmas Attic”. This new show features songs that have never been performed live as well as fan favorites including 'Wizards In Winter, 'Requiem' and 'Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24'". TSO has played more than 1,600 shows for more than 13 million fans, cementing itself as one of the world's biggest rock acts. Tix at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/780815?wt.mc_id=EML_NTF1038455_4
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May 27, 2017:
2nd show added: "BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET SOUNDS: The Final Performances with special guests AL JARDINE and BLONDIE CHAPLIN," at the Hollywood Pantages."
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Tix available now. You nay get some advantage by using the password: PETSOUNDS
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# 6 Feature...

THE GUIDE'S READER VOTING IS NEARING AN END. WE NEED YOU (not asking for money) -- Help The Guide Make a Decision for the Future

We've had this up for three weeks now, and have been tallying the votes. We need YOURS.

After doing this for years, we're at a crossroads. We must decide whether to be primarily an EVENTS CALENDAR, or primarily a SOURCE OF MUSIC AND INDUSTRY NEWS. It's simply because we no longer have the time to credibly be both.

So we're asking you to determine which way we'll go. YOU decide, by sending-in your VOTE. (Yikes! An election where you actually DO make the difference -- and there's no awful choice with Gropegate and Olighawks dominating a corporate duopoly that blames messengers instead of considering what's in the messages -- oh, stop. We know. We're disgusted, too, and THAT's WHY WE NEED MUSIC & ART in our world!)

So, the future of the Guide. These calendar features -- the entire subject of this particular edition -- consume a tremendous amount of time, far more than is obvious to anyone who hasn't done this kind of thing. That's because EACH ONE must be written from an individual email. Sometimes we can work from a "look ahead" press release from a venue, and get multiple shows at one time. But more typically, we get news of ONE show at a time in ONE email from a band or an artist. Frankly, it crushes the life out of any creative person to perform the mundane and mechanical task of threshing the wheat from the inordinate amount of chaff, sometimes having to track-down something the sender forgot to include (like what time it starts and who's the opening act). And through it all, there's the whole thing of trying to keep our write-ups as interesting as we know the shows will be for anyone who goes.

It takes far more time to do a "calendar" edition than it does to do an actual NEWS FEATURES edition. Believe it or not, that's the truth.

Meanwhile, it has consumed SO MUCH time the last two or three weeks to prepare our calendar/events editions that it's been impossible to bring you the news. And boy, do we have a lot of news backed-up in our lil' sector of cyberia, bustin' at the seams to get out before too much of it goes stale.

In fact: Our NEWS file currently has 1,779 unpublished items in it. That's just since late August, a period of not even eight weeks. Yep, it's all music and music industry items, including press releases previewing upcoming albums, artist collaborations, projects for charity, who's playing on what film score or TV episode, news of various other special projects in the works, and all kinds o' things that we know will interest you. (If we can ever get to 'em.)

Plus, we have bunches of GEAR info, spec sheets and test results on new widgets and doodads and gewgaws and instruments, upcoming artist signature guitars and the like, mics, stage amp systems, new recording technology -- so much that it's psychologically taxing just to tell you that we have it but you haven't seen it.

You KNOW what we're talking about, because the Guide has been bringing you news features like that for years. In fact, if we had the resources, we could publish a DAILY music news edition. THAT's how much we receive, and it pours in on a daily basis.

It's way past time to say that it's inundating and overwhelming. We can't maintain the idea -- or the fantasy -- that we can do justice to all of it. We can't. If Folk-Americana brought-in more revenue, we could think of applying for a grant. But it doesn't, and sorry, but folkies are cheap.

We know that asking our readers for subscription funding to hire help seems like a good idea, but it would become a stressful rat-race that, inevitably, would take even more time away from what's needed to prepare and publish the next edition.

Other solutions, like publishing fewer editions, with more time to write and prepare each one? The internet is not kind to a monthly publication cycle. Cyberia has a short memory, and anything that lacks frequency and immediacy sees its readership collapse. For years, we published almost daily and watched our page views go up and up, off the charts. When we could no longer devote that much daily time, we went to twice a week, and saw those numbers fall by almost half. Now, we're publishing once a week, and we have actually rebuilt some of the lost readership -- and it's got to be because you are finding things here that you don't get elsewhere.

So that brings us to the question of just WHAT it is that you come here to find, and what you WANT and EXPECT to find here. Time to write and tell us:

"Should the Guide be a MUSIC NEWS publication OR an EVENTS JOURNAL?"

Send your vote to tiedtothetracks (at) hotmail.com

And thanks!

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LEGALESE AND CONTACTING US, 'N SUCH...

Boilerplate? Where's the main pressure gauge? And the firebox?
The basic essential informational stuff...
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Pssst -- Hey, kid. Yeah, YOU: It won't be so "basic" when we add all the links for the global network of music news / music education sites that we're joining; THAT'LL be here very soon!

About the Picture, and more...

WHAT picture? Click "View Web Version" if you're reading on your mobile device and you don't "get the picture..." ================================== ======================== ABOUT THE GUIDE'S EDITOR: Longtime journalist, with awards for print, publishing, broadcasting, more, including the Music Legend Award, presented to just one honoree each year at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival. Creator and host of radio's award-winning "Tied to the Tracks" that introduced an Acoustic Americana / acoustic renaissance format to Los Angeles radio, with live in-studio performance-interviews with wonderful musicians; over 300 performing guests including GRAMMY and Juno winners and nominees.